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escapade

[es-kuh-peyd, es-kuh-peyd] / ˈɛs kəˌpeɪd, ˌɛs kəˈpeɪd /


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Our titular heroine is only 13 years old when her escapade begins – a little more mature than most of the director’s protagonists, but still innocent enough not to be jaded.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Mr. Refn understandably feels liberated to venture forth on whatever kind of crazy cinematic escapade he wants, and if you don’t get it, that’s on you.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand," he said.

From BBC Apr. 30, 2026

They lingered by the road after their lunchtime meal, the white men smoking pipes by the horses and reminiscing an escapade.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Kopke, who has suggested this year will be his last time participating, has likened the popular interest in his cheese-rolling escapades to the pastimes of ancient civilisations.

From BBC May 22, 2026

Co-creators Joe Wengert and Aubrey Plaza, along with the star-studded comedy cast, talk about their adult animated series for Prime Video featuring talking animals and their escapades.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

The warhorse Wawrinka departed for a medical timeout after the third set as his Melbourne escapades caught up with him.

From Barron's Jan. 24, 2026

Skipton’s devious ruses and desperate escapades prove diverting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

It amused Perry—cheered him up—to remember some of their escapades.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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